It was an emotional night last weekend when Sunset Strip performed their last full-band show with original drummer and founding member, Chico Torres. It seemed as though the entire city of Rockford came out to The Verdi Club to bid farewell to an era and a loved member of the band. Chico is a great guy and always made time for fans. The band performed 2 blistering sets of bad-ass 80's anthems and closed the show with Chico's choice, Sweet Child O'Mine by Guns N' Roses. Chico will be performing the first 1/2…
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2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 RAMI Award (Rockford Area Music Industry) Recipients for "BEST TRIBUTE BAND".
Hailing from Rockford, IL, SUNSET STRIP is the hottest, four-time RAMI Award winning, 80's Glam/Hairband Tribute band, whose shows are a fast-paced, kinetic spectacle, taking you back to the heyday of the 80's Hairband scene! The shows are crazy fun ... and the result is a nonstop party!
Testimonials
"Saw your show on the Carnival Triumph Cruise from New Orleans, LA to Cozumel, Mexico. It was the best thing on the ship. I met Tim and Angela (relatives of your bass player). I gave them my wife's business card. She's a travel agent in the New Orleans area. If you are ever back this way, email her for places to stay or eat. We had a great time hope to catch another show one day!" - Mike Graves via Website Contact Submission
"“I Wanna Rock” is still buzzing around my head after the awesome performance your band put on at Casey’s Pub on Halloween night! My name is Tim Hartney, and I happen to be the individual that won “best overall costume” with my infamous "Twisted Sister" outfit. Not only did my group of friends and I come to Casey’s for their Halloween party, but we chose specifically to come there because Sunset Strip was playing. Your musical choices of the 80’s rock, and your theatrical appearances and high energy show, combined with the talent and charisma of some extremely talented musicians is the perfect mix of ingredients for your band to put on a fantastically fun and entertaining “concert” that is always going to be remembered and appreciated. Not only am I grateful for seeing how well my costume was received and appreciated by all in attendance Halloween night, but I’d like to give a special heart-felt “thank you” to your band for gifting me with one of my funniest Halloweens to date, as It was a great honor and privilege to be asked to join you on stage and sing “I Wanna Rock” with you all. I’m still tingling with excitement and a feeling of accomplishment from the experience you provided for me. YOU helped make this Halloween one of the best ones ever for me. So, thanks again . . . . and I will ALWAYS be looking forward to seeing Sunset Strip rock again!!!!!!" Tim Hartney via Website Contact Submission
"Beyond great night rocking out to Sunset Strip at Caseys Pub! If you didn't show then you will never know the magic and party that took place!" - Matthew James via FaceBook Post
"Had so much fun!!!! We danced 'til our ankles ached!" - Chris Rapp via FaceBook Post
"I'm an 80's rock girl all the way!! Awesome time tonight singing and dancing to Sunset Strip!!" - Lori Soules Valenzuela via FaceBook Post
The Rock Report...
Rockford’s famous fireworks show still needs $6,500 to break even
Article Source - Courtesy: Rock River Star
We’re less than a month from the annual Independence Day celebration, featuring parades, picnics and, of course, the spectacular fireworks show put on every year since 1963 by the one and only Joe Marino, better known as “Mr. Fourth of July.”
At 91, this veteran showman already has a statue of himself downtown, in which he’s portrayed carrying an armload of fireworks and wearing Christmas lights around his neck — Joe does Festival of Lights at Christmastime…
Read moreSVB on Rockford's Classic Rock Station, 96.7 The Eagle with Double T Friday
SVB will be stopping in to Rockford’s Classic Rock Station, 96.7 The Eagle for a brief interview and acoustic performance with Double T on his morning show to promote the upcoming SUNSET STRIPPED acoustic show at REF’S BAR & GRILL in Durand, IL in support of the DURAND BIKER BASH PRE-PARTY on Friday, September 8, 2017. Be sure to listen in! Not in the immediate listening area? No problem! You can listen live on the web at www.967theeagle.net
Beer Koozies are here!
Our new Sunset Strip Beer Koozies are here and available at shows or on our website for $4. Totally worth it for this cool and functional collectible! Get yours TODAY!
Byronfest Wristband Give Away!
We're giving out FREE admission wristbands to our show at Byronfest on Saturday, July 15th, 2017 at every one of our shows from now until then. Be sure to come out and rock with us for a chance to get yours! Gotta be present to win!
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